Upcoming Events at Edgar's Mission:
(more information about these events to come)
 World Animal Day
Sunday October 5th
find out more
Saturday December 13th
carols by barnlight
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Happy Birthday Mr. Pig!
(See party on YouTube !)
Not many birthday celebrations can boast around 500 guests, an Australian of the Year and a Deputy Premier. When you consider the guest of honour was a pig, you certainly have a wildly exciting party and some pig indeed!
Sunday April 20 marked the fifth birthday celebrations of the eponymous Edgar Alan Pig of Edgar’s Mission farm sanctuary, situated at Willowmavin via Kilmore. Pam Ahern, guardian to not only Edgar but over 100 rescued farm animals who reside with her at the sanctuary enthused about Edgar “This pig is indeed some pig, oinking his way into my heart 5 years ago and changing my life forever”
 With the Honourable Rob Hulls MP, Deputy Premier, Victoria's Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing assisting the affable Edgar cut his cake, Victoria’s own 2007 Australian of the Year Phil Wollen OAM made an impassioned speech, addressing the need for a change in the way we view and treat not only animals but the planet. Wollen stressed that to ignore this message will be at the peril of our species. The diminutive Cybele Stockley, Vice President of Lawyers for Animals proved that she could punch well above her weight as she told about the work of this recently formed group which is dedicated to strengthening Australia's protection of animals through education and law.
One could not help but notice the passion of Pam for animals as being the impetus for what drives her to raise awareness about their plight, the injustice we afford them and more importantly that the true test of our humanity is our treatment of them. And while Edgar may have received the bulk of the presents it was this unique sanctuary that came up trumps as Phil Wollen OAM, presented them with a cheque for $10,000.00 in recognition of their valued work and for its continuance.
Kilmore’s own True Blue Country Line Dancers trotted off the entertainment with renowned district laureate Rick Van Weenen delivering an inspirationally moving poem.  Talented singers and musicians from the Karen Leonard School of Music and Art’s dulcet tones were also greatly appreciated. The hugely popular band “Quinn” rounded out the afternoon’s fabulous entertainment while Gemma transformed many a child into their favorite animal with her incredible face painting talents. The sanctuary’s garage was transformed into “Gallery Edgar” for the day displaying many creative and compassionate works of art of many different mediums, all in all truly an ark of inspiration!
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Edgar's Mission is now on MySpace and Facebook!
We are taking over the internet....
Do you have a MySpace page and/or a facebook account? You can now find Edgar's Mission photos, blogs and more on MySpace by going to myspace.com/edgarsmission
To find us on facebook, simply type Edgar's Mission in the search form and you'll see us listed there. Edgar Pig and Shirley Calf even have their own accounts!
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Our last event:
Kid's Day out was a BIG Success
Click here to see the story and pictures
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